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Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary practice. - ✔✔Alphabetical puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - ✔✔4 to 5 weeks In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - ✔✔newspaper Dogs were bred from wolves - ✔✔true Which of the following is true with parvo? - ✔✔It often causes a bloody diarrhea Name a viral dz - ✔✔Rabies Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - ✔✔broken back Which is not true of the isolation area? - ✔✔The room should be kept cooler to minimize bacterial growth dogs are herbivores - ✔✔false a common position NOT used for radiography is: - ✔✔standing recumbency Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - ✔✔False The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - ✔✔16 weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - ✔✔Never us bleach in the kennel Dogs are naturally pack animals - ✔✔true the gestation length for a dog is - ✔✔63 days a muzzle can be made out of gauze - ✔✔true Leptospirosis - ✔✔Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated urine/water A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____? - ✔✔Lice Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which of the following is NOT an effective method for preventing the spread of disease? - ✔✔Wait five mins minimum before handling the next patient Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - ✔✔cystocentesis A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____? - ✔✔Heartworm The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - ✔✔holstein PPE may be ignored if - ✔✔If the user determines that PPE may interfere with their personal safety a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - ✔✔false rabies - ✔✔viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - ✔✔true
The jugular vein is located - ✔✔On either side of the neck Which of the following is a viral infection which may affect cattle dogs and swine but is most commonly seen in dogs where the clinical symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea often with blood high fever and dehydration? - ✔✔parvovirus TPR stands for - ✔✔Tempature, pulse, respiration the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - ✔✔true Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - ✔✔ 400 kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - ✔✔ 8 - 10 cat bites can cause severe infections - ✔✔true If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - ✔✔ 76 Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? - ✔✔in the vein Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - ✔✔Rabies Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - ✔✔Progress notes Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - ✔✔Make the skin on the neck too tight a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - ✔✔false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - ✔✔ 15 - 21 Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - ✔✔kill all infectious life forms The gestation length for a dog is ____ - ✔✔63 days When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy samples, you should always... - ✔✔wear latex gloves When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - ✔✔When raising the table extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be difficult to restrain - ✔✔true estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - ✔✔ 5 - 7 In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - ✔✔Subjective Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - ✔✔frog Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's - ✔✔Head a wild of aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it - ✔✔true a nutrient that must be in cats diet is - ✔✔taurine, protein, thiamine the cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection - ✔✔false
The blood supply of the nail is called the ____ - ✔✔Quick Which of the following items should not be placed in the sharps container: - ✔✔microscope cover slip placing a finger between a cat's legs during restraint will give you more control over its movements - ✔✔true cats descend from wild cats wild cats of the species called - ✔✔felis catis You should pay special attention to pet owner information pertaining to - ✔✔A recent vacation, diet change, and a pet being recently lost What organization sets the standards of care for veterinary patients? - ✔✔AVMA The best way to determine the food and water intake of an animal is to: - ✔✔measure how much food and water is given to the animal and later measure how much of each is left What id the most common way to restrain a non-aggressive cat? - ✔✔One hand under the belly, and the other around the neck the cat bag can be used to restrain a cat to clean its ears - ✔✔true Cats have about _______ bones. - ✔✔ 250 cats range in size from - ✔✔5 to 25 pounds cats feel threatened when placed under a towel - ✔✔false
MSDS stands for - ✔✔Material Safety Data Sheets Which career(s) require a state and national board exam as part of their certification? - ✔✔Veterinarian, Veterinary technician. Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation or parasites: - ✔✔castration the "kitty taco" technique is useful for administering medication - ✔✔true adult male cat of breeding age is called - ✔✔the Tom If a veterinary staff member is under direct supervision that means ____. - ✔✔The veterinarian is in the hospital with them. Dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can - ✔✔False Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are known as: - ✔✔zoonotic The Veterinary Practice Act is ____. - ✔✔State regulations for all veterinary professionals. Which of the following is not generally associated with bathing a dog? - ✔✔taking a urine sample Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly - ✔✔true Rabies vaccine should be given at - ✔✔12 weeks of age It is best to collect the fecal sample within - ✔✔ 2 - 4 hours Difficult labor - ✔✔Dystocia
Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - ✔✔relatively high protein a wild cat can be captured using a rabies pole - ✔✔false when should a kitten and begin the FVRCP series - ✔✔ 6 - 8 weeks The urine collection technique most likely to be contaminated for culturing is - ✔✔A voided sample DSH stands for.. - ✔✔domestic short hair VCPR stands for ____. - ✔✔Veterinary Client Patient Relationship. Cats require a high protein and high fat diet with the added ingredients of ____ & _____ - ✔✔Taurine and thiamine Which is the correct spelling? - ✔✔diarrhea saphenous venipuncture is done using a combination scruff and stretch technique - ✔✔true A client that is notably pregnant brings her cat into the veterinary clinic for its yearly exam and vaccines the veterinary assistant make certain she educated the client on the importance of a disease it can be transmitted to people I may cause a miscarriage pregnant woman what disease does she need to discuss with the client - ✔✔toxoplasmosis Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the three discussed? - ✔✔Cystocentesis Dogs over 7 years of age should be fed a __________ - ✔✔Senior diet Indicating the administration of medication within the principle layer of skin, between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue: - ✔✔ID
A dosimeter badge - ✔✔Measures x-ray exposure welding gloves can cause injury to a cat if they're not safely used - ✔✔true (anything can cause injury if not safely used) what disease in cats may cause permanent head tilt - ✔✔calicivirus a feral cat is a happy cat - ✔✔FALSE Siberian Husky - ✔✔Working Group An x-ray badge protects you from being exposed to radiation - ✔✔False VCPR must be maintained every ____. - ✔✔1 year. Either of 2 organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end products of metabolism in the form of urine: - ✔✔kidney The FDA regulates ____. - ✔✔Pharmaceuticals and supplements that enter into food animals. Which of the following is not a reptile? - ✔✔frog You should clean the transducer probe with - ✔✔Alcohol a squeeze cage may be used to vaccinate a difficult cat - ✔✔true setter - ✔✔sporting group
cats have an average of 350 bones in their bodies - ✔✔false pug - ✔✔toy group Dalmatian - ✔✔Non-Sporting Group cat feet are similar in appearance to dog feet - ✔✔false Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management - ✔✔True An appaloosa is a... - ✔✔breed of horse A health certificate is valid for ____. - ✔✔One month. An example of an "over the counter" veterinary drug would be ____. - ✔✔Flea shampoo. Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be: - ✔✔put into a sealable plastic bag and placed in the freezer EIA stands for - ✔✔Equine Infectious Anemia only male cats spray and mark territory - ✔✔false schnoodle - ✔✔designer Dexamethasone is a common pharmaceutical that falls into the ____ category. - ✔✔Steroid.
A state in which the body loses more water than it takes in, resulting in circulating blood volume and a reduction in tissue fluids; - ✔✔dehydration FeLV is often spread via - ✔✔Saliva rhinotracheitis and calicivirus both affect the upper respiratory tract - ✔✔true ad lib - ✔✔as much as necessary or available at all times Puppies should be weaned from their mother at - ✔✔ 4 - 5 weeks onychectomy - ✔✔surgical term for declaw A pharmaceutical that ____ is called a controlled drug. - ✔✔Has addictive properties. Which is not true of dips? - ✔✔Rinse thoroughly prior to returning to cage SOP stands for... - ✔✔standard operating procedures When storing pesticides and chemicals, you should follow directions on the ____. - ✔✔M.S.D.S. Canned dog food typically contains about how much water? - ✔✔70% What product can you use if you trim a dogs nails too short? - ✔✔Stypic powder, cautery stick, and flour The dog with its ears up and forward and with a wagging tail is showing characteristics of a _______________dog - ✔✔happy
Using hearing protection is an important part of working in a kennel - ✔✔True A common position NOT used for radiography is - ✔✔standing recumbency Feline Infectious Peritonitis - ✔✔highly contagious fatal virus of cats that has a wet and dry form the jugular vein is located - ✔✔on either side of the neck FVRCP (Vaccine) - ✔✔feline vaccines combination series also called the feline distemper series Which of the following areas of a veterinary clinic would a client likely notice first? - ✔✔front desk and waiting room The recommended thickness for horse bedding is - ✔✔6 inches A core vaccine for a dog would be ____. - ✔✔Parainfluenza. Lateral restraint means the animal is _____. - ✔✔Laying on its side. The solution most commonly employed in the veterinary hospital for lubricating stainless steel surgical instruments: - ✔✔instrument milk Loose boards in a horse stall present a hazard of - ✔✔Getting a hoof caught the gestation length for a dog is ________days - ✔✔ 63 induced ovulators - ✔✔The term for when female cats become pregnant after breeding due to an egg released at mating
Which of the following is a bacterial disease? A) Leptospirosis B) Hepatitis C) Ringworm D) Giardiasis - ✔✔A) Leptospirosis gib - ✔✔castrated male cat An example of a zoonotic disease would be ____. - ✔✔Ringworm. Disease can spread from a staff members clothing to another animal. Which is not a way to prevent spreading of disease? - ✔✔Only change your lab coat/scrubs if they exhibit vomit/urine/feces or diarrhea If you are dipping for mange, you should: - ✔✔put the animal into the cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own Rabies is spread through ____. - ✔✔Contact with saliva. A break in the continuity of the bone: - ✔✔fracture Bleach readily handles and kills - ✔✔Parvo virus and corona virus Which of the following is a viral disease? A) Coccidiosis B) Tetanus C) Rabies D) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - ✔✔C) Rabies
The most common form of restraint in a horse is - ✔✔The halter Which of the following is a chemical substance produced by a microorganism, that has the capacity in dilute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms? - ✔✔antibiotic A normal temperature for a dog would be ____. - ✔✔101 degrees Fahrenheit. A normal respiratory rate for a dog would be ____. - ✔✔20 bpm Which of the following would not be part of the required PPE for an animal dentistry procedure? - ✔✔utility gloves Which of the following is not an Equine Breed? - ✔✔Hampshire Kitten eyes and ears open in ___________ days - ✔✔ 10 - 14 Polyestrus - ✔✔Multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season FIV aka feline immunosuppressive - ✔✔fatal virus in cats commonly called feline AIDS, transmission through bites and sexual contact ____________ can build up in the cat's stomach due to excessive grooming - ✔✔hairballs What dog has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia - ✔✔German Shepard A normal pulse rate for a cat would be ____. - ✔✔200 bpm TID means - ✔✔three times daily
A normal temperature for a cat would be ____. - ✔✔101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following duties would be inappropriate for the veterinary assistant to perform: - ✔✔provide the animal owner with a probable diagnosis of the animal's condition Which dog breed is pre-disposed to back problems - ✔✔Dachshund Cats go through an estrus cycle every __________ days - ✔✔ 15 - 21 lordosis - ✔✔prayer position of females in estrus when the front of the body is lowered and the back end is raised Estrus in cats occur for ____________ days - ✔✔ 5 - 7 SNAP test - ✔✔simple blood test completed in the clinic that tests for certain disease antigens in the bloodstream Which breed will likely have skin problems - ✔✔Shar pei A normal respiratory rate for a cat would be ____. - ✔✔27 bpm A scavenger system accomplishes which task? - ✔✔removes waste anesthetic gases The anal sacs are located at the _____ position of the rectum. - ✔✔4 o'clock and 8 o'clock. A restraint device that immobilizes a horse's legs is known as a... - ✔✔hobble Which retriever has water resistant qualities to their haircoat - ✔✔Chesapeake bay retriever
